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Ty Cobb TLS

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Ty Cobb TLS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Ty Cobb typed letter signed, dated 15 December 1927, on ''Tyrus R. Cobb / August, Ga.'' letterhead. Letter, typed in black ink, is addressed to sports agent Christy Walsh and discusses Cobb's desire to retire. Reads in part, ''Dear Christy: -- I know you think that I am a terrible fellow for not writing you ere this but the fact is I have just been unable to write and give you the information you wanted. In the first place I really and truly want to retire from the game -- I am getting tired of the competition and being away from my family so much. I have had a lot of base ball and it is getting time that I step out. I have received numerous letters from fans since the season closed asking me not to retire, adding to my record etc., etc. Then, within the last two weeks I have received two very flattering offers. I haven't encouraged anyone and haven't given out anything which might indicate that I would entertain an offer. Mr. Mack is very anxious to have me back but I am still anxious to retire. Of course, I am not going to say absolutely that I will retire for no man should make a hasty decision; then there is always a chance for an unusual offer, and I still have a year or so left which makes my position rather unsettled -- although, unless I get an unusual offer I think I am safe in saying that I will not be playing next season. If I shouldn't play ball I am very sure that I will spend the summer abroad with my family. If you can draw any conclusions from what I have told you, all very well. If I don't play next season I would I would like to do the World Series for you…'' Signed clearly, ''Ty Cobb'' in black ink. Letter, measuring 8.5'' x 11'', has light folding throughout, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA.